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Treasure, that is what he is. Bruno Mars is a Grammy award-winning artist, uptown funky man and the source of this week's inspiration. Check out these clever and catchy motivational music videos, made by students and teachers just like you to the tunes of a few of his latest hits!

After nine days, the teacher’s strike in West Virginia finally came to a close on Tuesday when state lawmakers reached a deal to raise teacher salaries by 5 percent. But even though the walkout is over in West Virginia, a national movement may have just begun. Read about this topic and more in this week’s Ed News Round Up.

At Edmentum, we know a lot about the magic of reading aloud to a classroom full of students, and we have years of experience inspiring imaginations and adventures through books. After all, we’re fortunate enough to say that many members of the Edmentum organization have spent years of their careers serving as educators. In celebration of National Reading Month this March, we’ve asked them to recount some of their most memorable reading experiences from their days in the classroom.

Happy Read Across America Day! Each year, in honor of the birthday of beloved children’s author and illustrator, Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Day is celebrated on or near March 2, and kicks off the beginning of National Reading Month. Read about this topic and more in this week’s Ed News Round Up.

Book reports and arts and crafts—they go together like peanut butter and jelly. For the artsy students in your classroom, book reports mean a weekend of hot glue and late-night runs to the craft store for more fake moss, shoe boxes, Styrofoam, and glitter.

It can be hard to talk with your students when terrible things occur, like following the recent tragedy in the Parkland, Florida community. But as a teacher, you have the power to empathize with your students about what they are feeling and try to help them cope with the uncertainty. Check out headlines that touch on this and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

No one knows better than educators about the importance of staying up-to-date. That’s why we’re bringing you the new Weekly News Round Up- your one-stop shop for the latest and most interesting education news, all in one place.